Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Chapter 208 - 175: The Perfected Master’s Departure, Pei Yingyao’s Favoritism

"Su Yuyan, you lunatic!"

Cao Shaolong’s face was ashen as he roared in anger.

He never would have thought it.

Su Yuyan was so decisive, attacking without any regard for the consequences. Every move was made with her full power, as if she were determined to kill him right here and now!

The power of a Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivator going all out was truly terrifying.

If this wasn’t stopped...

...this affair would surely spiral into unimaginable consequences!

Just then, a terrifying aura erupted from the peak of Yellow Crane Mountain.

"Oh no! It’s a Perfected Being from Yellow Crane Mountain!"

The expressions of Elder Niu and Elder Ma changed again, and they cried out in silent misery.

This matter could clearly no longer be resolved peacefully.

The aura from the mountain peak, while weaker than a normal Golden Core, was far more tyrannical than that of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. It was undoubtedly the power of the Core Formation realm.

Once an expert of this caliber made a move...

...the upper echelons of the Cyan Cloud Sect would have no choice but to get involved.

"Elder Su, stop!"

Elder Niu and Elder Ma shouted, their voices laced with anxiety.

If they had known it would come to this...

...they never should have come today!

With the situation escalating like this, they would surely be punished upon their return!

Just as they thought the situation was beyond saving, an astonishing Sword Intent suddenly erupted from the mountainside of Yellow Crane Mountain.

Immediately after, a clear, cold voice rang out.

"Second Senior Brother, there’s no need for you to act. Leave this to me."

"Fine!"

A reply came from the mountain peak.

The tyrannical Core Formation aura gradually dissipated.

Afterward, a flash of sword light shot out from the mountainside of Yellow Crane Mountain, arriving in the area in an instant and landing between Su Yuyan and Cao Shaolong.

"That’s enough!"

The newcomer was none other than Pei Yingyao!

With a cold shout, she unleashed two streams of Sword Qi, simultaneously forcing both of them back.

An expression of surprise immediately appeared on Su Yuyan’s pretty face.

It was because the Sword Intent within that Sword Qi was identical to the one in the Sword Dao insights Li Chang’an had given her.

"Greetings, Elder!"

She immediately stopped and sheathed her longsword.

Pei Yingyao sized her up for a few moments, a hint of admiration hidden in her eyes.

"You’re from the Cyan Cloud Sect. Why are you fighting in my Yellow Crane Immortal City?"

"This man slandered my big brother. I was going to cut him down!"

Su Yuyan said bluntly, pointing her sword scabbard at Cao Shaolong.

Cao Shaolong hastily explained, "Daoist Pei, this is all a misunderstanding. I merely suspected her big brother of killing a disciple of my Cyan Cloud Sect, but she attacked me without any reason."

"Who is her big brother?"

"A Loose Cultivator named Li Chang’an."

"Hm?"

Pei Yingyao felt a flicker of surprise and glanced toward Li Chang’an’s residence.

Li Chang’an was standing at the entrance to his courtyard at that very moment.

He had an apologetic look on his face.

"Elder Pei, my little sister is young and impulsive. Please be lenient with her. I’m willing to compensate for all the damages caused by this battle."

"We can talk about compensation later. First, let me understand what happened here."

Pei Yingyao waved her hand dismissively.

「A short while later.」

The group had all gathered in Li Chang’an’s courtyard.

After listening to both sides of the story, Pei Yingyao had a clear understanding of the entire incident.

She looked at Li Chang’an, feeling a bit strange. ’To think that a mere Qi Refining Cultivator like Li Chang’an could successively provoke the killing intent of Foundation Establishment Cultivators.’

"Li Chang’an, did you kill that Cao Hao?"

"Elder Pei, I am willing to swear on my Dao Heart that this matter has absolutely nothing to do with me!"

Hearing this, Pei Yingyao nodded slightly.

Elder Niu and Elder Ma exchanged a glance, a bitter look in their eyes.

At this point, how could they not understand?

They had been used by Cao Shaolong!

Li Chang’an was clearly innocent.

Yet, in their attempt to capture this innocent man, they had nearly caused a monumental disaster!

At this thought, both of them felt a growing disgust for Cao Shaolong.

Now, it all depended on how Pei Yingyao intended to handle the matter.

They could only secretly hope she wouldn’t blow it out of proportion.

Pei Yingyao’s expression was cold as her gaze shifted to Su Yuyan.

"Su Yuyan, did you really attack for Li Chang’an’s sake, and not because of some other grudge? You weren’t deliberately trying to cause destruction in my Yellow Crane Immortal City?"

"Elder Pei, you see things clearly. I truly did act for my big brother’s sake."

"A good fight, then!"

"Huh?"

Su Yuyan froze.

Even Elder Niu and Elder Ma were stunned.

Cao Shaolong looked even more incredulous, a sense of foreboding suddenly rising in his heart.

Pei Yingyao said admiringly, "We Sword Cultivators should be fearless. If you’re always hesitant and worried about consequences, what’s the point of learning the sword? With a disposition like yours, your future path in the Sword Dao will be wide open. You might even have a chance at Core Formation!"

"Thank you, Elder!"

Su Yuyan smiled faintly, her voice clear and sweet.

But Cao Shaolong couldn’t manage a smile.

Then, Pei Yingyao declared that the entire incident had occurred because Cao Shaolong falsely accused Li Chang’an. Therefore, Cao Shaolong alone would be responsible for all damages.

If Cao Shaolong was unwilling...

...then she would take the bill and go directly to the Cyan Cloud Sect to demand payment!

"Cao Shaolong, do you have any objections?"

"I..."

Cao Shaolong’s face flushed then paled. He clenched his fists so tightly that his chest felt like it would explode from pent-up frustration.

But he didn’t dare utter a single word of defiance and could only swallow his anger and accept the decision.

「An hour later.」

All the damages had been tallied.

Cao Shaolong paid a hefty price before he was allowed to leave.

Elder Niu and Elder Ma didn’t dare to linger either, and they both rose to take their leave.

In the courtyard, only Li Chang’an, Su Yuyan, and Pei Yingyao remained.

Pei Yingyao greatly admired Su Yuyan, telling her she was welcome to visit her cave abode anytime. She also imparted a great deal of her Sword Dao insights to her.

Pei Yingyao didn’t leave until that evening.

After she left, Su Yuyan’s eyes sparkled. She winked at Li Chang’an and sent a secret Sound Transmission.

"Brother Li, you really didn’t kill that Cao Hao?"

"Yuyan, why are you asking that?"

Li Chang’an replied via Sound Transmission, puzzled.

"I already swore on my Dao Heart. Of course it wasn’t me."

"But Sister Pei just told me that, based on her understanding of you, the body you used to swear on your Dao Heart was most likely an Illusion Body created by an array."

"What?"

Li Chang’an was startled and looked in the direction Pei Yingyao had left.

He had only interacted with the female Sword Cultivator a few times, yet she seemed to understand him so well.

This time, Pei Yingyao had clearly been biased in his favor.

Li Chang’an withdrew his gaze and silently thanked her in his heart.